When I first graduated, I didn't have to do the full amount of CE. In fact, I don't recall being required to do any. I still did about 40 hours worth (that I actually submitted for credit) and read a ton more. I want to keep up with what's going on. I would love to have more live CE, or certain disease states required. My state has no guidelines, so you can do stuff like treatments for the common cold and other random things and not be required to read about diabetes and hypertension.

Nobody likes having to bring work home with them, but if you don't have time at work to do CE, then it has to be done at home. That's part of being a professional and having integrity.

Pharmer Jane.

Great timing for you comments, and thank you–great timing because I am flying out tomorrow evening for a 15-hour live CE seminar. I, too, wince at the cavalier attitude that so many of our colleagues take toward continuing education, especially your mention of those who want you to do their CE for them.

I recall one occasion way back in 1988 when a live CE program included something I really wanted to get understand: the theory and practice of using blood glucose monitors, which were a new thing at the time. The lecturer was doing a brilliant job, and had several machines out for the pharmacists to work with. BUT, DURING HER LECTURE, TWO BOZOS WERE **SLEEPING!** Had I any cohones, I would have blown a sports whistle in their ears. This lady was sent from a distant city to speak, and these two pieces of crap were mocking her by snoozing through her hard-crafted presentation.